Updates

UPPING THE ANTE… Two weeks ago we first gambled on Salinas businessman Sal Jimenez’s proposal for an upscale card room, called Bankers Casino, in the former Moose Lodge. The... read on»

By Staff posted May 29, 2008 12:00 AM

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Fishermen bait Sanctuary over marine protected areas.

A pulmonologist may be the doctor best suited to treat a person with lung disease. Yet a general care physician – looking after the person’s whole-body health – may nonetheless... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 29, 2008 12:00 AM

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Vehicle registration surcharge would allow free public access.

California’s state parks would receive an additional $282 million if lawmakers approve a budget proposal by Central Coast Assemblyman John Laird to pump additional revenue into the struggling state park... read on»

By Jessica Lyons posted May 29, 2008 12:00 AM

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State plans cleanup of contaminated PG&E substation in Monterey.

Residents living near Monterey’s Municipal Wharf may have been surprised to receive a letter from the state Department of Toxic Substances Control, asking for their comment on a planned cleanup... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 29, 2008 12:00 AM

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Salinas’ Pat’s Monograms and Uniforms owners lose their business and their home.

Buried somewhere beneath a pile of unpaid bills on Dennis Ostrander’s desk is an eviction notice. It’s full of legalese and fine print, but the bottom line is this: Pat’s... read on»

By Michelle Caldwell posted May 29, 2008 12:00 AM

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The Weekly Tally

Average wage earned by Salinas-area workers per hour in November 2007. Workers in small establishments (less than 100 employees) averaged $18.28, compared to $28.28 for workers in establishments with 500... read on»

By Staff posted May 29, 2008 12:00 AM

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Summit Still On: New Date for Music Summit

October is the new date for the Monterey Music Summit, which originally was scheduled for May 30-June 1 at Laguna Seca Raceway, according to a news release Friday from public... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted May 23, 2008 04:40 PM

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Judge appoints receiver for Cedar Funding

Monterey County Superior Court Judge Marla Anderson on Thursday appointed a receiver to take over troubled mortgage fund and investment firm Cedar Funding. Anderson said a neutral receiver, who is... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 22, 2008 02:24 PM

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Local Democrats ride a wave of support at fundraising event.

Energy was high at the Monterey County Democrats’ First Annual Jefferson Jackson dinner Saturday, May 17, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. ... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 22, 2008 12:00 AM

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UC Davis analyst finds gaps in LBAM environmental assessment.

It’s not what we know that has scared so many Californians in the areas slated to be sprayed with microencapsulated moth pheromones. ... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 22, 2008 12:00 AM

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Governor’s revised budget hits hard at education and social services.

Per usual, poor people will most acutely feel the state budget pinch. Last week, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger released his $144.3 billion state spending plan that would eliminate a huge budget... read on»

By Jessica Lyons posted May 22, 2008 12:00 AM

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Updates

CANINE CAMPUS REVISITED… Last summer we broke the story about retired developer Joel Gambord’s quest to build a doggy college near Marina’s airport. The city of Marina didn’t roll... read on»

By Staff posted May 22, 2008 12:00 AM

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State Suspends Cedar Funding’s Real Estate License.

The California Department of Real Estate has pulled Cedar Funding’s real estate license, barring owner David Nilsen and all agents from servicing loans and conducting real estate transactions. The Department... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 19, 2008 02:37 PM

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In Surprise Move, Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints Attorney Tom Wills to Monterey County Superior Court Bench

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tossed a heavy wrench into the June 3 election Friday afternoon by appointing judicial candidate Tom Wills to the Monterey County Superior Court bench. Wills was appointed... read on»

By Michelle Caldwell posted May 16, 2008 04:10 PM

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In 4-3 Ruling, California Supreme Court Okays Same-Sex Marriage

In a long-awaited decision following a legal challenge to the highly publicized San Francisco gay weddings in 2004, California's Republican dominated highest court affirmed that same-sex couples have the right... read on»

By Bradley Zeve posted May 15, 2008 02:53 PM

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P.G. Mayor speaks at sustainability conference, pens book on green cities.

Pacific Grove Mayor Dan Cort has been invited to speak this week at the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Local Action Summit in Albuquerque, N.M. ... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 15, 2008 11:58 AM

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Seaside and Soledad join the county’s Gang Task Force.

For the first time, Seaside and Soledad will be represented on the Monterey County Joint Gang Task Force. Federal earmarked funding will allow one officer from each city – including... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 15, 2008 12:00 AM

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Salinas businessman bets on an upscale card room in Oldtown.

Sal Jimenez walks across the new vine-print carpet of the former Moose Lodge in Salinas. Jimenez’s hair is slicked back and his black shades hang from the V in his... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 15, 2008 12:00 AM

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Church event aims to move Congress to act on global poverty and hunger.

Hunger and guns seem an unlikely pair until Roy Blumhorst, a retired Lutheran pastor, makes the connection. ... read on»

By Jessica Lyons posted May 15, 2008 12:00 AM

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The Weekly Tally | 05.15.08

The number of clients that Monterey County Meals on Wheels has turned away because of financial hardship in its 37-year history. More numbers: 356 volunteers contributed 25,829 hours to Meals... read on»

By Staff posted May 15, 2008 12:00 AM

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Updates | 05.15.08

THE HIGH ROAD… Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council candidate Michael LePage might have won the election if the ballot had not contained an error, according to an analysis by the Monterey County... read on»

By Staff posted May 15, 2008 12:00 AM

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Del Rey Oaks multi-titled administrator is notably absent these days.

With as many hats as Ronald Langford wears for the city of Del Rey Oaks, he probably doesn’t spend enough time at City Hall to don them all. Langford is... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 15, 2008 12:00 AM

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Cedar Funding Faces Class-Action Lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit that seeks more than $15 million in damages from real estate investment firm Cedar Funding was filed Wednesday, May 7.

According to the lawsuit, Catherine... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 08, 2008 11:08 AM

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Another Cedar Lawsuit: This time the complaint goes after the company’s “alter egos.”

Cedar Funding investors filed another lawsuit against the real estate investment firm Wednesday May 7, ... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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Carmel firefighters push city officials on a three-city fire department merger.

Carmel-by-the-Sea officials are now cautiously open to merging the city’s fire department with Monterey’s and Pacific Grove’s, according to City Administrator Rich Guillen. ... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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Seaside thrift shops struggle with illegal dumping.

The right way is to take unwanted goods to a thrift store’s donation drop-off center, where staff can accept or reject them. ... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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Enviro citizens’ group files suit to stop Marina’s most eco-friendly project.

Carmel Valley attorney Richard Rosenthal hasn’t seen a major Marina environmental impact report that he liked. Continuing a litigious tradition of challenging every recent Marina housing development, Rosenthal, who represents... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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Cedar Funding may face a class-action lawsuit.

In yet another probe into Cedar Funding’s dealings, attorneys are considering class-action lawsuits against the real estate investment firm. ... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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Updates | 05.08.08

OLD DOGG AND NEW TRICKS… Last week we reported that some county officials’ hysteria that Snoop Dogg, an aging rapper with his own reality TV show, “Father Hood,” would incite... read on»

By Staff posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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The Weekly Tally, 05.08.08

The increase in the number of registered voters in Monterey County between last November and late April. there are six qualified political parties, and Democrats account for almost half of... read on»

By Staff posted May 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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More strikes against Cedar Funding

More trouble is brewing for Cedar Funding. The California Department of Corporations Wednesday, April 30, suspended the mortgage fund’s state permit.

The permit suspension will bar Cedar Funding Mortgage... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted May 01, 2008 04:11 PM

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Pacific Grove teachers want a cost-of-living adjustment.

A dozen pair of eyes focus on the front of a Pacific Grove Middle School classroom. The teacher reviews her notes and asks gently affirming questions: “Does that make sense?”... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 01, 2008 12:00 AM

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County officials throw a wrench into second annual Music Summit before it starts.

The ads keep appearing in papers from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento. The burgeoning lineup of big-time touring groups continues to grow. Music fans go on gathering their camping gear.... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted May 01, 2008 12:00 AM

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Steelhead enthusiasts are cautiously optimistic about this year’s numbers.

As president of the Carmel River Steelhead Association, local dentist Roy Thomas is familiar with steelheads’ troubles: poaching, pollution, sedimentation, habitat loss. The big one is low river flow, which... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted May 01, 2008 12:00 AM

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